Editor's Note: A previous version of this story stated sewer lines from Wicker Point were being pumped into the lake. This is incorrect, and the story has been updated to reflect the correct information.
Alexander City has seen unprecedented growth over the past few years, and it’s not stopping anytime soon. Mayor Woody Baird made this clear at the Alex City Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday afternoon.
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